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Patterson in Pursuit

Steve Patterson
Trinity
Mathematics
Christianity
Bitcoin
Love
Platonism
Nicene Creed
Physics
Materialism
Quantification
Arianism
Consubstantiality
Sleep Apnea
Geometry
Intelligence
Catholic Theology
Christology
Jeffrey Epstein
Cryptocurrency
Complexity

Philosophy in the real world. Interviewing intellectuals across the globe. Grappling with the biggest ideas. stevepatterson.substack.com

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Part 1 of my conversation with Shilo and Anastasia of the excellentDemystifySci podcast: ‪@DemystifySci_Podcast‬

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Simon Dixon and I talk about theories surrounding the hijacking of Bitcoin, the connection with Jeffrey Epstein, and some history about Bitcoin's funding and development.Simon's channel: ‪@SimonDixon21‬ Get the Hijacking Bitcoin book:

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Patri Friedman
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Episode: Ep. 114: Research and Experience with Sleep Apnea | Patri Friedman
TK Coleman
An articulate and knowledgeable individual about Catholicism and a frequent guest on the podcast.
Episode: Ep. 107 - Coming Around to Catholicism | TK Coleman

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Steve Patterson
Host who discusses philosophy and high-level ideas with intellectuals.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Doesn’t Understand Basic Buddhist Teachings

    In episode 5, Mr. Patterson offers a flatly incorrect characterization of “Buddhism,” a colonial term that is hopelessly overdetermined. My critique, however, is not so pedantic. Mr. Patterson attributes to Buddhists a doctrine often called “annihilationism” in Buddhist circles. This view, which in part stipulates that “only nothingness exists,” is explicitly refuted by the Buddha of the Pāli Canon (vide Kaccānagottasutta). Furthermore, if he means that “śūnyatā,” as understood in later traditio... more

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    5 years ago
  • Kieran Alexis

    Very impressive. True grist to the mill. Thanks!

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    Kieran Alexis
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Steve Patterson is a hidden gem of a philosopher. Probably because he doesn't come from academia.

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    Erick Muller
    7 years ago
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    I listened to Steve 3 years ago and bought Square One. As someone studying mathematics in university, it was my introduction to seriously trying to think about metaphysics, ontology, and epistemology seriously.

    My hope is that Steve moves on as I did, finds hylomorphism, and becomes Catholic thanks to the most robust metaphysical-ontological worldview I have found - Thomism.

    That aside, some pretty solid interviews. I see some hate for your ‘narrow’ interview style, but you push back on people... more

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Ep. 116 - Demystifying Physics, Pt 1
Q: Could there be a higher-dimensional or non-3D perspective that makes sense of quantum paradoxes, without abandoning a material explanation?
The guests acknowledge the value of higher-level abstractions and the possibility of alternative perspectives, but argue that a robust scientific model should ultimately ground explanations in material interactions and observable consequences, even if it requires multiple abstraction layers.
Ep. 113 - Eric Brakey Detained at the Border
Q: Do you think this was a random event or connected to your political affiliations?
He suspects it might have been random since the officer seemed unaware of his identity, but acknowledges it could also be linked to him being a high-profile critic of government policies.
Ep. 113 - Eric Brakey Detained at the Border
Q: What rights do US citizens have at the border regarding searches?
Brakey explains that at the border, U.S. citizens effectively have no constitutional rights regarding searches, a policy established over the years.
Ep. 113 - Eric Brakey Detained at the Border
Q: Was there a moment you think that triggered the border guard's suspicions about you?
Brakey speculates that it could have been a series of coincidences, like having a heavy bag and the content of his journal, but also acknowledges the possibility of being on a list due to his political criticism.
Ep. 112 - The Historical Novelty of the Trinity | Dr. Jared Ortiz
Q: Why might the term homoousias be politically problematic?
Terminology can shift in meaning over time, and while homoousias was initially controversial, it eventually became a key term to define the relationship between the Father and Son in Nicene Creed theology.

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